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| 7678093 | Permeable, close to the body liner for swim wear A swimwear garment having a material which is permeable to liquid but substantially impermeable to bowel movement material. In one embodiment, the garment can comprise a stand-alone disposable pant liner in the form of a swimpant with waist elastics and leg elastics... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7662745 | Stretchable absorbent composites having high permeability A stretchable absorbent composite having a Composite Permeability of about 10 Darcy or more, or about 15 Darcy or more, and Composite Stretchability of about 30% or more, or about 50% or more, or about 100% or more, and a method of making such a stretchable absorben... | 02/16/2010 |
| 6645388 | Leukocyte depletion filter media, filter produced therefrom, method of making same and method of using same A leukocyte depletion filter media includes nonwoven material or microfiber glass which has been coated with a polysaccharide originally containing functionalized side chains capable of crosslinking with each other and the filter media. The leukocyte depl... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6629667 | Dispenser for sheet material A dispenser adapted to dispense sheet material therefrom includes a housing configured to support a sheet material product therein which has an exit port. The dispenser also includes at least a removable orifice plate for controlling the movement of sheet... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6455447 | Paper machine substrates resistant to contamination by adhesive materials A paper machine substrate modified to resist contamination by adhesive materials. The paper machine substrate includes: a paper machine substrate; and an active agent that is grafted to the surface of the paper machine substrate to lower the surface energ... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6380264 | Apparatus and method for emulsifying a pressurized multi-component liquid A method employing a ultrasonicator apparatus to emulsify a pressurized multi-component liquid. The apparatus includes a die housing comprising a chamber adapted to receive a pressurized multi-component liquid, an inlet adapted to supply the chamber with ... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6342305 | Colorants and colorant modifiers The present invention relates to a substrate having therein or thereon a composition containing, at least one molecular includant. In one embodiment, the molecular includant comprises a cyclodextrin. The present invention also relates to the substrate fur... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6322665 | Reactive compounds to fibrous webs Methods for making high wet performance webs. A polymeric anionic reactive compound is applied heterogenously to a cellulosic fibrous web followed by curing of the compound to crosslink the cellulose fibers. The resulting tissue has high wet resiliency, h... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6297326 | Grafted polyolefin compositions A polyolefin, such as polyethylene or polypropylene, is modified by grafting onto the polyolefin backbone from 5 weight percent to about 30 weight percent of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate. Suitable polyethylene compositions for grafting include ultra high m... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6296914 | Flushable release liners and methods of making the same The present invention is directed to a flushable water-sensitive film, which maintains its integrity and strength when in use, but disperses when place in contact with water, such as in a conventional sink or toilet. Moreover, the present invention is dir... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6197237 | Method of making a multicomponent fiber and nonwoven web containing the same Disclosed is a thermoplastic composition comprising an unreacted mixture of an aliphatic polyester polymer as a continuous phase, polyolefin microfibers as a discontinuous phase encased within the aliphatic polyester polymer continuous phase, and a compat... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6107405 | Method of making grafted polyolefin compositions A process for making the grafted polyolefin includes the steps of adding a predetermined amount of polyolefin, a predetermined amount of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate and a free radical initiator to a reaction vessel. Preferably, the reaction vessel is an e... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6048688 | Method for detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa using polymerase chain reaction The present invention relates to a method for detecting the presence of P. aeruginosa in a fluid sample. The method uses PCR to amplify the expression of a segment of the exotoxin A gene sequence. The method includes treating strands of nucleotide fragmen... | 04/11/2000 |
| 6027610 | Production of soft paper products from old newspaper A sanitary paper product made from newspapers containing coarse cellulosic fibers and printed with ink that contains oil and a method for making the same is provided. The method has the step of (a) pulping the newspapers in water with agitation to produce... | 02/22/2000 |
| 6020277 | Polymeric strands with enhanced tensile strength, nonwoven webs including such strands, and methods for making same A melt-extrudable polymeric strand with enhanced tensile strength formed by extruding a melt-extrudable polymer while subjecting the a portion of the polymer to ultrasonic energy. The melt-extrudable polymeric strand has a tenacity which is from about 1.5... | 02/01/2000 |
| 6017661 | Temporary marking using photoerasable colorants Applications of photoerasable colorant composition include photoerasable price markings for pricing goods, documents such as gaming tickets for securely communicating concealed information, photoerasable paint for temporary markings on terrain and structu... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6010592 | Method and apparatus for increasing the flow rate of a liquid through an orifice An apparatus and a method for increasing the flow rate of a pressurized liquid through an orifice by applying ultrasonic energy to a portion of the pressurized liquid. The apparatus includes a die housing which defines a chamber adapted to receive a press... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5952251 | Coformed dispersible nonwoven fabric bonded with a hybrid system A water-dispersible coformed fibrous nonwoven fabric structure comprising a primary reinforcing polymer material, preferably capable of being meltspun; a secondary reinforcing polymer material having an average fiber length less than or equal to about 15 ... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5916969 | Article and composition of matter made from polyolefins and PEO blend and method of making the same A water-responsive, thermoplastic article is formed from a composition of matter comprising a blend of polyolefins and poly(ethylene oxide). A water-dispersible article can be made from a blend having from about 1 weight percent to about 35 weight percent... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5884804 | Folded sheet dispenser A dispenser for individually dispensing sheets of material from a column of sheets of material formed by a plurality of vertically stacked, folded sheets of material is provided. The dispenser is sized for receiving a plurality of vertically stacked, fold... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5865825 | Absorbent assembly Disclosed is an absorbent assembly comprising a liquid impermeable member having a pair of laterally opposed side margins. The laterally opposed side margins of the liquid impermeable member are defined by longitudinal fold lines which define the folded p... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5858586 | Digital information recording media and method of using same A digital information recording media which includes a recording layer comprising a light-stable colored composition which composition is mutable or decolorizable upon exposure to a specific wavelength of ultraviolet radiation. The light-stable colored co... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5853845 | Method of dispensing a folded absorbent paper product An improved folded absorbent paper product includes first, central panel; a second panel, unitary with the first panel and folded over a first side of said first panel; a third panel, unitary with the first panel, and folded over a second side of the firs... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5837274 | Aqueous, antimicrobial liquid cleaning formulation An aqueous, antimicrobial liquid cleaning formulation including: 1) a polymeric deposition aid composed of a mixture of liquid, hydroxyl-terminated urethane polymers in polyethylene glycol; 2) a phenol derivative antimicrobial agent; and 3) a surfactant s... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5827251 | Feminine sanitary protection packaging article and method A feminine sanitary protection packaging is disclosed which includes a packaging article and method. The feminine sanitary protection packaging provides a vaginal insert or insert applicator and a panty liner configured to fit the pudendal region of a wom... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5817394 | Fibrous laminated web and method and apparatus for making the same and absorbent articles incorporating the same This invention relates to a fibrous laminated material wherein a first fibrous layer comprising a plurality of staple fibers or continuous filaments of a thermoplastic material and a second fibrous layer comprising a plurality of staple fibers or continuo... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5801107 | Liquid transport material Disclosed is a liquid transport material composed of a pulp fibers hydraulically needled into a nonwoven fibrous structure adapted to have a liquid transport value of at least 12 grams of liquid per gram of material over 30 minutes. The liquid transport m... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5786132 | Pre-dyes, mutable dye compositions, and methods of developing a color One embodiment of the present invention is a method and composition comprising a novel pre-dye molecule that is colorless and stable to ordinary light. The pre-dye molecule is capable of forming a color when exposed to certain wavelengths of electromagnet... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5785698 | Panty shield A panty shield is disclosed having a magnet attachment mechanism. The panty shield includes a baffle having a body-facing surface and first and second longitudinal side edges. First and second appendages extend laterally outward from the first and second ... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5770529 | Liquid-distribution garment A liquid-distribution garment worn in body-side combination with substantially impermeable protective apparel. The garment is composed of at least one layer of a hydrophilically transmuted reinforcing fabric; and at least one layer of a hydrophilically tr... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5755902 | Method and apparatus for producing a composite web having transverse stretch This invention relates to apparatus and methods for fabricating a composite web having transverse stretch. In one embodiment a forming plow forms at least one groove in a first web of material. An applicator roll applies a second web of transversely stret... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5749203 | Method of packaging a medical article A method for sterilizing an article supported in a housing is provided. The method includes placing an article in a housing, introducing pressurized steam and a sterilizing gas into the housing and closing the housing. The sterilizing gas may be mixture o... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5745922 | Disposable garment and related manufacturing equipment and methods This invention pertains to a three dimensional disposable garment, subassemblies of the garment, and apparatus and methods for making the garment and subassemblies. The garment is designed to hold a primary absorbent sanitary pad. The garment may have ela... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5733411 | Ultrasonic system An ultrasonic system for intermittently changing a condition of a workpiece is disclosed. The ultrasonic system includes an ultrasonic horn and a rotating anvil roll positioned to form a close relationship with each other comprising a nip. One of the ultr... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5733603 | Surface modification of hydrophobic polymer substrate A method for coating the surface of a substrate composed of a hydrophobic polymer with a hydrophobic vinyl polymer. The method includes preparing a solution of the hydrophobic vinyl polymer in a polar nonaqueous solvent, such as 1-methyl-1-pyrrolidinone, ... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5728634 | Caffeine adsorbent liquid filter An adsorbent filter for removing caffeine from liquids. The filter is composed of a liquid permeable matrix of fibrous material having individual exposed surfaces; and a distribution of adsorbent clay minerals attached to individual exposed surfaces of th... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5725734 | Transfer system and process for making a stretchable fibrous web and article produced thereof A transfer configuration for a paper making machine, the transfer configuration being composed of: 1) a first carrier fabric having a first surface on which a fibrous web is transported to the transfer configuration at a first velocity; 2) a second carrie... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5724674 | Reinforced sleeve for surgical gown Improved material utilization and barrier protection for surgical sleeves is provided by improved garment pattern design and methods of assembly. The surgical sleeve of the present invention is formed from a single sheet of material. By folding the sheet ... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5716691 | Dispensable folded web product A dispensable, folded absorbent web product composed of: a first, central panel; a second panel, unitary with said first panel and folded over a first side of said first panel; a third panel, unitary with the first panel, and folded over a second side of ... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5709955 | Adhesive composition curable upon exposure to radiation and applications therefor An adhesive composition, a laminated structure, and a method of laminating a structure. The adhesive composition comprises an admixture of unsaturated polymerizable material and a photoreactor, the photoreactor comprising a wavelength-specific sensitizer ... | 01/20/1998 |
